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1954 Map of Gibson Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gibson Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Gibson Island and the surrounding Chesapeake shoreline reflect a mid-century coastal landscape of private estates, scientific research, and maritime navigation. The peninsula of Gibson Island is characterized by its Golf Course and Inner Harbor, while the nearby mainland is home to the Chesapeake Bay Institute Field Laboratory. This area demonstrates the post-war transition of Broad Neck towards recreational and institutional use, as evidenced by the establishment of Sandy Point State Park at the eastern tip of the peninsula.

Transportation and utility networks are clearly defined, from the Blue Star Memorial Highway leading toward the coast to the Ship to Shore Telephone Outlet on the island. Maritime safety remains paramount with several beacons, including the Baltimore Lighthouse and Magothy River Light, guiding vessels through the Craighill Channel. Small settlements like Skidmore, St Margarets, and Pinehurst dot the inland landscape, often centered around local landmarks like Broad Neck Ch or crossroads like Pulls Corner.